Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a 9PA Consultant to join the Newcastle Memory Assessment and Management Service (MAMS).

MAMS provides assessment and initial diagnosis to patients of all ages where there is a suspected dementia.

The post holder will be expected to see new patients and to conduct diagnostic appointments. Most appointments will be conducted in the out-patient setting, but home visits are also offered for patients based on their clinical need, and the post holder should be able to meet the mobility requirements of the post.

The post holder will support allocations and multi-disciplinary team meetings. They will be expected to provide clinical leadership to the team, to take an active role in clinical/education supervision of medical students and residents, and to build clinical-research activity.
Main duties of the job

• To participate in the engagement, assessment, diagnosis and formulation of patients referred to MAMS. On completion of assessments, communicate treatment plans to patient/family, within the team and to external service providers as appropriate.
• To assess and manage patients in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team colleagues.
• To provide clinical leadership through regular MDT meetings.
• To provide medical leadership, consultation, advice and guidance within MAMS ensuring that care and treatment are safe, effective, efficient and within national guidelines.
• To train and supervise trainee medical staff, including medical students and other allied professionals.
• To contribute to the ongoing training and development programmes within the CTT and primary care.
• To lead and advise on research and audit projects in the team, where appropriate, in conjunction with other team members in line with the clinical governance agenda.
• To act as Lead Professional for an appropriate caseload of patients outside care coordination arrangements, where the ongoing input required is solely medical.
• To provide (or ensure referral to the appropriate service for provision of) up to date evidence based interventions.
• To work with others to ensure that patients receive an appropriate level of physical health monitoring and care.
• To communicate and liaise with relatives, carers, GPs and other disciplines and agencies as appropriate.

Why us?

• Up to £8k relocation package
• 30 days study leave (every 3 years)
• Flexible working opportunities created with you involved in your job plan
• Remote working available as suits service needs
• Dedicated and protected SPA time
• Focus on creating a healthy workforce by investing heavily in health and wellbeing accessible support including emotional, physical, social, psychological financial and career well being
• Teaching and research opportunities available
• Stimulating CPD sessions and programs including mentoring, medical leadership, and coaching
• Teaching opportunities in our brand-new state of the art Medical Education Centre
• Employee Excellence awards
• Plus, lots more employee benefits including discounts. Find out more at www.thriveatcntw.co.uk

Location: St Nicholas Hospital, Gosforth, NE3 3XT
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year pro rata for part time

Essential qualifications

• MBBS (or equivalent)
• Included on GMC Specialist Register (General Psychiatry) or eligible for inclusion, or a trainee within six months of CCT
• Approved under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983
• Approved Clinician Status

Desirable qualifications

• MRCPsych or equivalent qualification
• Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field
• Has undergone training in educational supervision
• Has undergone training in appraisal

Essential experience

• Experience of multidisciplinary team working
• Wide clinical experience in general adult psychiatry in different clinical settings
• Experience of Clinical Audit

Essential skills

• High level of clinical skills in Old Age Psychiatry
• Able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Proven competence in diagnosis and management of psychiatric disorders in Adult Psychiatry
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent teaching skills
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a time efficient manner

Essential personal characteristics

• Able to sustain self and support others
• Trustworthiness
• Able to meet the mobility requirements of the post
• Maturity, openness and flexibility

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

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